Overview

Soaring offers a sense of adventure that uniquely connects a pilot to the environment in a way that’s both relaxing and challenging. Modern composite glider designs are both incredibly efficient and capable of amazing speed, enabling the pilot to conquer conditions as vast as there are sites to soar. Just one such marvel of aerospace technology is the Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. ASW 20 sailplane. Designed by Gerhard Waibel, it’s a 15-meter ship that’s proven successful as a trainer and in competition at the World Championship levels.

The Hangar 9® ASW 20 4.7m ARF is a model tribute to the single-seat sailplane. Its dramatic wingspan puts it above the 1/3-scale category; however its light weight allows options not typically found in a giant-scale glider. The sleek fuselage is molded fiberglass right up to the vertical fin for a contoured appearance that’s as elegant as the original. Solid carbon-fiber rods support the foam-core wing panels, while balsa sheeting and carbon-fiber spar caps help assure that the HQ 12% airfoil is accurate and rigid. To complement the brilliant painted finish of the fuselage, the wings and horizontal stabilizer are covered in genuine Hangar 9 UltraCote®film.

As you might expect from a model of this caliber, a scale electric retract and electric spoilers are available. The flaps are functional and the horizontal stabilizer is removable just like the full-size. There are even pockets located in the wings for electric spoilers. But the option that takes this masterpiece of soaring to another level is the practical application of an electric motor system. The specially-made spinner (available separately) fits the contour of the nose so that the motor-drive is practically invisible during flight. As a result, the ASW 20 4.7m is a great way to join the world of RC Aero Tow flying as well as a giant-scale electric powered dream machine.

If adding the thrill of giant scale soaring is the way you’d like to climb higher, add the Hangar 9 ASW 20 4.7m ARF to your fleet now.

COCKPIT DETAIL

The fiberglass fuselage is equipped with a cockpit tub which conceals the roomy electronics area that’s enclosed by a crystal clear canopy hatch. Pilot figure not included.

ELECTRIC RETRACT AVAILABLE

Complete the authenticity of the scale soaring experience by simply bolting in the optional E-flite® 1/3-scale Sailplane Electric Retract.

MOTOR GLIDER OPTION

An electric power system including the E-flite Power 60, 470Kv motor, 100-amp ESC, and single 6S Li-Po battery can be easily added. The recommended spinner has been contoured to match the scale outline.

ELECTRIC SPOILER OPTION

Manage lift with greater precision by taking advantage of the electric spoiler option. The E-flite® Electric Spoiler Set, 440mm simply bolts right in and connect directly to an open channel on your receiver.

CARBON-FIBER REINFORCED

The fully balsa-sheeted foam core wing construction features carbon-fiber spar caps for an excellent blend of airfoil efficiency and wing strength. Each UltraCote® film covered wing panel connects to solid-carbon joiner rods and is pre-hinged for fast assembly.

What a nice plane!

Review by FedUpWithService on Mar 09, 2017

First flights this past weekend, the aerotowed glider version, and it was impressive. Big, fast, smooth, loved it! It was more work to finish than I'd contemplated, and the availability of recommended components (servos, spoilers, etc.) was frustrating. But the end product was worth it all. If you build one, pay special attention to the flap and aileron horns. The precut locations did not match reality. Also the rudder hinges, go very slow and think it through or you will end up with a misaligned, servo-stressing, hinge line.
Don't go cheap on this one with accessories. You will really need the expensive, high-voltage equipment.
I was a bit disappointed that the registration numbers were GREEN! I would like to see if there was really such a scale subject. My first view of the plane was at a trade show in Germany and the numbers were BLACK. I think some Chinese factory ran out of black vinyl and had green to spare :-)
But that aside, this plane is the real deal. I would not cal it "intermediate", you'd best be good on the sticks to fly and land one. But I'm glad I bought one.